Acquire Life Skills at Scout Camp

Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Did you know that the Boy
Scouts of America operates 420 Scout camps, 60 council high-adventure
programs, and three national high-adventure bases? Each of these offers
opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs. Most Scout camp
staff are at least 16 years of age, but some camps have a few select jobs
for youth who are a year or so younger. The national high-adventure programs
employ young people who are at least 18 years of age. The Boy Scouts of
America is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males,
as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and
mixed abilities.

Why Apply for a Camp Staff Job?

Here are a few of the countless reasons that are frequently expressed:

To make lots of new friends in your area, other states,
and even other countries

To spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature
prevails

To acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and
new skills that will last a lifetime

To be part of an effective team and to cooperate with
others to get things done

To learn how to lead others and to apply leadership
skills

To undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and
to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well

To work with youth and adults of all ages

To serve others (the most noble and fulfilling
pursuit of all)

To give something back for the opportunities you
have received

To live in a wholesome environment based on the
Scout Oath and Law

To have meaningful spiritual experiences

To have the advice, counsel, and support of senior
staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed

To be paid and receive food and lodging in return
for something challenging and fun

To be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and
to receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits

Why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses on sales when
you can have opportunities like these that will prepare you for more meaningful
endeavors?

How Do You Apply for Scout Camp Staff?

For more information about opportunities in your area, contact your local council. Enter your ZIP code (or the ZIP code in the area where
you'd like to find summer jobs) to retrieve contact information for your
local council